New Apple maps app under fire from users

[dipsydoodle]

Inaccuracies and misplaced towns and cities in Apple's new map software have provoked anger from users.

In June Apple announced it would stop using Google Maps in favour of its own system, created using data from navigation specialist TomTom.

Apple is yet to comment on the complaints about the software, which comes already installed on the new iPhone.

TomTom said it provided only data and was not responsible for how it worked.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19659736

[trumad]

1. They have a long way to go to match Google.

[C_U_L8R]

2. No walking directions either

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Just go to maps.google.com and add it to your home screen.
Not quite the same as the old map app but it will suffice
until either Apple fixes the map or Google release their own app.


On edit: looks like walking directions are there but they are buried a bit

[longship]

3. Take a trip with Apple through the good ol' A.S.U.

The always exciting Alternative Structure of the Union, brought to you by Apple Computer.

(A tip of the hat to anybody who knows the literary reference.)

[E-Z-B]

4. Tried downloading ios 6 twice last night with no luck

Servers must be getting crushed

[Panasonic]

5. Got it on my iPad last night...

no big difference, IMHO.

[unc70]

6. Mapping needs a lot if work

I have reported 5 problems with mapping since yesterday afternoon. Apple has a long way to go on this area, but expect they will fairly quickly since its database driven.

It reminds me of Google Maps in iOS 3.1 or so. I was always reporting problems to them, too. Google still has a lot of problems, but is much superior to Apple at the moment.

Apple really needs to get the mass transit support from somewhere and integrated in. But Google is very frustrating to use with mass transit, can't seem to match mixed systems, and totally screws up walking times and distance. It likes to find short bus segments with long walks on each end and not count the walking times!

[bullwinkle428]

7. "You pays your money and you takes your chances" whenever you choose

to be an early adopter!

And that applies to ANY technology - this is not specific to Apple or any other company.

[dipsydoodle]

8. Found on FB group Viz Top Tips

RELIVE the pioneering spirit of Columbus and Raleigh by using Apple's new maps app to get around.